Freedom to Move Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-04T15:15:19Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1172 Freedom to Move Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/4/2024, 3:15 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1172

Freedom to Move Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to award competitive five-year grants (Freedom to Move Grants) to states, local governments, transit agencies, and non-profit organizations in both rural and urban areas to cover the lost fare revenue for fare-free public transportation and improve public transportation.

Grants shall be used to support (1) implementing a fare-free transit program; and (2) efforts to improve public transportation, particularly in underserved communities, such as costs associated with efforts to provide more safe, frequent, and reliable bus service, including bus stop safety and accessibility improvements, and pedestrian and bike shelters.

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Current Status of Bill S 1172

Bill S 1172 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 15, 2021. Bill S 1172 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 15, 2021. Bill S 1172's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of April 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1172

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1172

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Assault and harassment offenses

- Congressional oversight

- Criminal justice information and records

- Government information and archives

- Government lending and loan guarantees

- Government studies and investigations

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Public transit

- Public-private cooperation

- State and local government operations

- Transportation costs

- Transportation employees

- Transportation programs funding

- User charges and fees

- Veterans' medical care

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1172

Freedom to Move Act

A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a grant program to support efforts to provide fare-free transit service, and for other purposes.

Freedom to Move Act